Let me start by saying this phone punches WAY above its price tag. That 6.6" Super AMOLED display? Gorgeous. Watching TikTok recipes while cooking, I noticed colors pop like my premium TV - and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ saved it twice from my butterfingers.

The triple camera setup shocked me. My 50MP main camera captured crispy taco details at a food truck, though the 8MP ultra-wide distorted edges slightly. Night mode needs work - my midnight snack pics looked like abstract art. But for $300? No complaints.

Battery life is a love-hate relationship. Streaming The Bear during my commute drained 20%, but casual use easily lasts a day. The missing wireless charging hurts when I forget cables, but that 5000mAh capacity forgives many sins.

Performance-wise, the Exynos 1380 handles my chaotic multitasking (Spotify + Google Maps + 15 Chrome tabs) without breaking sweat. Though when I tried editing 4K vacation videos, it stuttered like my grandpa's dial-up.

Biggest gripe? Network compatibility roulette. Works flawlessly on T-Mobile (5G speeds had me downloading entire seasons in minutes), but AT&T FirstNet users might as well use this as a fancy paperweight.

Final verdict: If you want flagship vibes without the heart attack-inducing price tag - and can live with some compromises - this lemon's definitely awesome.